Exhibit: Mexico at the Hour of Combat at the Hinckley Institute of Politics

Date: February 1, 2015 - March 13, 2015

Location: Hinckley Institute of Politics, University of Utah

Address: 260 Central Campus Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84112

U.S. ties with Latin America have never been more critical. The U.S. now recognizes the region as one of its fastest-growing trade partners, a key ally in developing alternative fuels, as well as its largest source of immigrants—both documented and undocumented—and illegal drugs. Furthermore, as Latin America’s global impact steadily increases, the United State’s dominant influence in the region is waning. Indeed, Latin American countries have not only grown more independent but are also forging closer ties with other global powers including China and India.

In recognition of this complex and changing landscape, the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah is proud to present the 17th Annual Rocco C. and Marion S. Siciliano Forum, Considerations on the Status of the American Society, which will examine “The Future of U.S.-Latin American Relations.” This weeklong forum (February 23 - March 2) will consist of 15 informative events including art exhibits and a documentary screening.

The below events are free and open to the public. 

EVENTS

MONDAY, FEB. 23

9:45 AM FORUM

"Marching to a Unified Future: Latinos in Utah and the Nation" Armando Solórzano, University of Utah Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies 

Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, 255

12:00 PM KEYNOTE ADDRESS

"The Future of U.S.-Latin American Relations" Arturo Valenzuela, former U.S. Asst. Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere and former NSC Special Assistant to the President for Latin Affairs

Introduction by Mickey Ibarra,  President of the Ibarra Strategy Group and founder and chairman of the Latino Leaders Network.  

Marriott Library, Gould Auditorium

1:00 PM ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION

"Mexico at the Hour of Combat: Photographs of the Mexican Revolution by Sabino Osuna" Presented by Jim and Lyn Hinckley

Marriott Library, 5th Floor 

2:00 PM RARE BOOKS DIVISION OPEN HOUSE

The Rare Books Division at the University of Utah Marriott Library presents a hands-on display of first editions, printed between 1552 and 2001, of Latin American literature. 

Marriott Library, 4th floor

TUESDAY, FEB. 24

9:30 AM FORUM

"The Future of Utah - Latin American Economic Development" Val Hale, Executive Director, GOED 

Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, 255

12:30 PM FORUM

"Education, Leadership, and Success: Carlos Martins, the English Teacher who Graduated more than 100 Millionaires in Brazil" Carlos Martins, Entrepreneur and Educator

Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, 255

Lunch Provided

2:00 PM FORUM

“Challenges and Opportunities in the Mexican Energy Market” Gustavo Almaraz, Executive Director Grupo Estrategia Política (Mexico's top lobbying firm)

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25

9:30 AM FORUM

"The Post Hemispheric Americans: Beyond Bridges and Borders in the 21st Century" Evan Ward, Visiting Fellow, The Wheatley Institute, BYU

Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, 255

12:30 PM FORUM

"Trends and Transformations: The New Latin America"

Peter Schechter, Atlantic Council, Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, 255

Lunch Provided

7:00 PM SCREENING 

Screening of celebrated film Underwater Dreams and discussion with featured immigrant entrepreneur Oscar Vazquez

Tower Theatre

THURSDAY, FEB. 26

10:45 AM FORUM 

"How Green Gold Will Save the Amazon" Mark Neeleman, Chairman and Founder of Bamazon Technologies

Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, 255

12:00 PM FORUM

“A Long 90 Miles: Reality of Cuban Détente”
Rachel DeLevie-Orey, Atlantic Council, Assistant Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, 255

Lunch Provided

3:00 PM FORUM

"Indocumentado: Immigration and Youth in Crisis" 

Panel with Dr. Claudio Holzner, Sol Jimenez, Ciria Alvarez, Luis Garza, Nina Frias Valle, Felix Vivanco-Salazar (moderator)

Co-sponsored by the Bennion Center. Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, 255 

MONDAY, MARCH 2

10:30 AM FORUM 

"Hispanic Business: What the Fastest Growing Segment of American Enterprise Means for the U.S." Javier Palomarez, President & CEO, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, 255

12:30 PM FORUM 

"The Future of U.S. - Mexican Relations" Estivill Castro, Mexican Ambassador to the United States

Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, 255

Lunch Provided

PARTNER EVENTS:

Feb. 6-May 17, 2015

“Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art”
From the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Utah Museum of Fine Arts  

Feb. 11, 6:00-8:00 PM        

“Artes de Mexico”
Jane's Home, Community Nonprofit   

VideoWest Short Film, “Everything is Incredible”